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Welcome back to our 4th special !! We are so excited to bring on these 3 black beautiful pros to have a real, raw conversation about leadership, what that means to them and how they embody this. We have  6x Olympian Breena Martinez (ep. 32), 3x Olympian Natoshia Coleman (ep.33) and Olympian Daraja Hill (ep.69). Today we uncover their experiences at the Olympia. Was the Olympia experience the same after being moved to Orlando? Lets find out ! Furthermore, they discuss their experiences being black in the industry. Lets dive in !   Breena Martinez @breenamartinez Natoshia Coleman  @toshia_angel_fit Daraja Hill  @darajahillfit   "Use the code, "Bikinidiaries" for 10% off your purchase at Angel Competition Bikinis and don't forget to order your free sample kit HERE!!! Bikini Stop Store: Merchandise on all things bikini ----->MyBikiniStop Join the Bikini Diaries Facebook Group Bikini Diaries The Highest Quality of competition tanning product protanusa.comUse code bikinidiaries for 20% of your next order   Shoe Fairy: Use code : BikiniDiaries https://shoefairyofficial.com   Check out My Affirmation: myaffirmationfitwear.com Inside of every legging is an affirmation Use Code: bikini diaries for 10% off your next order   Grab your Bikini Diaries Honorary Tee to support the podcast Bikini Diaries Tee HERE     Na'iyma Chew Instagram:@Naiymafit Website: Naiymafit.com Email: Naiymafit@gmail.com Bikini Diaries Podcast Instagram: @bikinidiariespodcast STAGE READY BLUEPRINT Apply

This episode features Breana Wigley from episode 15, Tiffany Van from episode 12 and Sonia Lewis from episode 19.  In this episode we discuss all things motherhood and relationships while competing. We have open discussion from women at different stages of motherhood. Breana is currently 5 months pregnant, Sonia has a 14 year old daughter and Tiffany just gave birth to a little baby boy. Learn about how to plan and prepare for motherhood as an athlete, how these ladies approach nutrition, and training while pregnant. furthermore, we discuss their experiences being black in the industry.  Sonia Lewis Instagram: @soniablewis Breana Wigley Instagram:@bre.faith.fit Tiffany Vann Instagram: @tiffv_fitdancer   LetsGetChecked trylgc.com/bikini use code Bikini20 for 20% off your test!   "Use the code, "Bikinidiaries" for 10% off your purchase at Angel Competition Bikinis and don't forget to order your free sample kit HERE!!! Bikini Stop Store: Merchandise on all things bikini ----->MyBikiniStop Join the Bikini Diaries Facebook Group Bikini Diaries The Highest Quality of competition tanning product protanusa.comUse code bikinidiaries for 20% of your next order   Shoe Fairy: Use code : BikiniDiaries https://shoefairyofficial.com   Check out My Affirmation: myaffirmationfitwear.com Inside of every legging is an affirmation Use Code: bikini diaries for 10% off your next order   Grab your Bikini Diaries Honorary Tee to support the podcast Bikini Diaries Tee HERE     Na'iyma Chew Instagram:@Naiymafit Website: Naiymafit.com Email: Naiymafit@gmail.com Bikini Diaries Podcast Instagram: @bikinidiariespodcast STAGE READY BLUEPRINT Apply

We are back to continue the celebration with 4 beautiful pros, Denetra Blackshear, Jourdanne Lee, Phoebe Hagan, and Marissa Bell. We open up the conversation with talks about covid. Each of these ladies competed last year and went through their own personal struggles. Who needs more help with their Improvement season??? If you're wondering how quickly you should get back on track or whether or not you should reverse, then tune in because these ladies tell you exactly what they do in their improvement season, from their post show meal all the way up until they have to prep again. Struggling to bring muscle down or not knowing whether you should be lifting heavy or not? Everyone is so different so stick around to hear how each of them approach sculpting their bikini physique. Finally, the ladies open up about their experiences being black in the industry and their goals for 2021. Jourdanne Lee Instagram: @jourdanne__ Denetra Blackshear Instagram: @denetrabfit Marissa Bell instagram: @ifbbpro_marissabell Phoebe Hagan Instagram: @phoebehagan_   LetsGetChecked trylgc.com/bikini use code Bikini20 for 20% off your test!   "Use the code, "Bikinidiaries" for 10% off your purchase at Angel Competition Bikinis and don't forget to order your free sample kit HERE!!! Bikini Stop Store: Merchandise on all things bikini ----->MyBikiniStop Join the Bikini Diaries Facebook Group Bikini Diaries The Highest Quality of competition tanning product protanusa.comUse code bikinidiaries for 20% of your next order   Shoe Fairy: Use code : BikiniDiaries https://shoefairyofficial.com   Check out My Affirmation: myaffirmationfitwear.com Inside of every legging is an affirmation Use Code: bikini diaries for 10% off your next order   Grab your Bikini Diaries Honorary Tee to support the podcast Bikini Diaries Tee HERE     Na'iyma Chew Instagram:@Naiymafit Website: Naiymafit.com Email: Naiymafit@gmail.com Bikini Diaries Podcast Instagram: @bikinidiariespodcast STAGE READY BLUEPRINT Apply  

Welcome to the first round of February specials !!!!! Today we are featuring IFBB Bikini Pros Jasmine Gonzalez (18), Reijuana Harley (99), Lexus Redmond (110), and Brittney Dayne (117), who were each featured on previous episodes. In this episode the girls gather around club house style to talk about their struggles prepping during Covid in detail. We also discuss nutrition and their staple meals during prep and peak week.  Finally the girls open up about their experience being black in the industry and the great changes that are happening in the industry with inclusivity. Hang out and be a fly on the wall because this is bikini talk on a different scope lol!  Jasmine Gonzalez Instagram: @jazzyfresh.ifbbpro Reijuana Harley Instagram: @reijuana_ifbbpro Lexus Redmond Instagram: @lexus_ifbbpro Brittney Dayne Instagram: @drbrit_fit The RYT Skincare: @theRYTskincare LetsGetChecked trylgc.com/bikini use code Bikini20 for 20% off your test!   "Use the code, "Bikinidiaries" for 10% off your purchase at Angel Competition Bikinis and don't forget to order your free sample kit HERE!!! Bikini Stop Store: Merchandise on all things bikini ----->MyBikiniStop Join the Bikini Diaries Facebook Group Bikini Diaries The Highest Quality of competition tanning product protanusa.comUse code bikinidiaries for 20% of your next order   Shoe Fairy: Use code : BikiniDiaries https://shoefairyofficial.com   Check out My Affirmation: myaffirmationfitwear.com Inside of every legging is an affirmation Use Code: bikini diaries for 10% off your next order   Grab your Bikini Diaries Honorary Tee to support the podcast Bikini Diaries Tee HERE     Na'iyma Chew Instagram:@Naiymafit Website: Naiymafit.com Email: Naiymafit@gmail.com Bikini Diaries Podcast Instagram: @bikinidiariespodcast STAGE READY BLUEPRINT Apply    

Sarah Law is a business owner, wife, and IFBB Bikini Professional from the UK. She began competing in 2018. She started competing after being dared by a friend of hers and she never looked back. Before diving into the sport Sarah had a background in dance and also struggled with an eating disorder. However this did not hold her back from being successful in the sport. Through her personal development journey she was able to heal her relationship with food and thrive in her competition journey. In this episode we go in depth on cravings; where they come from and ways to manage them. We even emphasize on how the gut can cause cravings. She also shares ways to produce good bacteria in the gut and how she implements balance in her improvement season to stay healthy and fit year round. Key Takeaways It doesn’t matter what your age is, it's about how much work you're willing to put in. How is this going to serve me? What you do the most, matters Do what feels good for you in this season of your life You want competing to be an energy source not a drain Work on the mind before you work on the body Sarah Law  Instagram: @sarahlawuk   LetsGetChecked trylgc.com/bikini use code Bikini20 for 20% off your test!   "Use the code, "Bikinidiaries" for 10% off your purchase at Angel Competition Bikinis and don't forget to order your free sample kit HERE!!! Bikini Stop Store: Merchandise on all things bikini ----->MyBikiniStop Join the Bikini Diaries Facebook Group Bikini Diaries The Highest Quality of competition tanning product protanusa.comUse code bikinidiaries for 20% of your next order   Shoe Fairy: Use code : BikiniDiaries https://shoefairyofficial.com   Check out My Affirmation: myaffirmationfitwear.com Inside of every legging is an affirmation Use Code: bikini diaries for 10% off your next order   Grab your Bikini Diaries Honorary Tee to support the podcast Bikini Diaries Tee HERE     Na'iyma Chew Instagram:@Naiymafit Website: Naiymafit.com Email: Naiymafit@gmail.com Bikini Diaries Podcast Instagram: @bikinidiariespodcast STAGE READY BLUEPRINT Apply  

In this episode I share a recent experience that is very dear to me in hopes to help any of you who may be suffering. This podcast was created to help encourage you to continue to make health and fitness a priority despite pain or tragic events that happen in your life. Thank you in advance for listening to my story. Despite all pain, I know there is always a plan and I'm here to shed positivity in not only my life, but yours as well.   "Use the code, "Bikinidiaries" for 10% off your purchase at Angel Competition Bikinis and don't forget to order your free sample kit HERE!!! Bikini Stop Store: Merchandise on all things bikini ----->MyBikiniStop Join the Bikini Diaries Facebook Group Bikini Diaries The Highest Quality of competition tanning product protanusa.comUse code bikinidiaries for 20% of your next order   Shoe Fairy: Use code : BikiniDiaries https://shoefairyofficial.com   Check out My Affirmation: myaffirmationfitwear.com Inside of every legging is an affirmation Use Code: bikini diaries for 10% off your next order   Grab your Bikini Diaries Honorary Tee to support the podcast Bikini Diaries Tee HERE     Na'iyma Chew Instagram:@Naiymafit Website: Naiymafit.com Email: Naiymafit@gmail.com Bikini Diaries Podcast Instagram: @bikinidiariespodcast STAGE READY BLUEPRINT Apply

Whitney Wiser is a fitness entrepreneur. She is a posing coach, Judge, Expediter, Promoter, Public speaker, and course creator. Whitney started competing in 2009. This is the year the Bikini division was created. She turned pro in 2014 and became an Olympian in 2016.  Whitney's show is the Nashville fit show in Tennessee. Her show is put on every year and specifically an all girls show welcoming all of the  divisions.  In this episode Whitney shares with us her story of how she overcame an accident where she was told she may never walk again. She shares how she was able to overcome this and prove to herself that she can do the impossible. She also shares with us what the judges are looking for giving really good advice for your next show. Find out what not to do !!! lol This is an episode you will not want to miss. Key Takeaways Don’t say focused on why something happened all the time Things happen for the greater good There is always a purpose to life Take things one day at a time Take posing seriously Learn as much as you can Life is a learning experience  Social Media: Instagram     @whitneywiserfit    @wiser.fit   @nashvillefitshow Website: http://nashvillefitshow.com Amateurs Advantage Course: Amateurs Advantage Course Here     "Use the code, "Bikinidiaries" for 10% off your purchase at Angel Competition Bikinis and don't forget to order your free sample kit HERE!!! Bikini Stop Store: Merchandise on all things bikini ----->MyBikiniStop Join the Bikini Diaries Facebook Group Bikini Diaries The Highest Quality of competition tanning product protanusa.comUse code bikinidiaries for 20% of your next order   Shoe Fairy: Use code : BikiniDiaries https://shoefairyofficial.com   Check out My Affirmation: myaffirmationfitwear.com Inside of every legging is an affirmation Use Code: bikini diaries for 10% off your next order   Grab your Bikini Diaries Honorary Tee to support the podcast Bikini Diaries Tee HERE     Na'iyma Chew Instagram:@Naiymafit Website: Naiymafit.com Email: Naiymafit@gmail.com Bikini Diaries Podcast Instagram: @bikinidiariespodcast STAGE READY BLUEPRINT Apply    

Skylar is 25 years old from virginia. She owns and operates 2 gyms, “The Shop Gym” in Manassas VA. She is a show promoter for Gary Udit. In 2018 she received her procard taking the overall title at Jr. USA.   When Skylar was a young girl she suffered from anorexia. Then shortly after she struggled with overeating. After getting help, she was able to get proper treatment and turn her life right side up in her later years.    Skylar began competing and used training as a healthy outlet. She quickly fell in love with the sport. With the help of her coach Kim Oddo, husband and support of her family she was able to turn pro and live out her dreams of becoming an IFBB Bikini Pro.   Key Takeaways Everything you are going through is preparing you for what you ask for We are only thrown with what we can handle Never give up You pushing through, shows how strong you are Fight or what you want Skylar Lanier  Instagram: @skylarlanier_ifbbpro "Use the code, "Bikinidiaries" for 10% off your purchase at Angel Competition Bikinis and don't forget to order your free sample kit HERE!!! Bikini Stop Store: Merchandise on all things bikini ----->MyBikiniStop Join the Bikini Diaries Facebook Group Bikini Diaries The Highest Quality of competition tanning product protanusa.comUse code bikinidiaries for 20% of your next order   Shoe Fairy: Use code : BikiniDiaries https://shoefairyofficial.com   Check out My Affirmation: myaffirmationfitwear.com Inside of every legging is an affirmation Use Code: bikini diaries for 10% off your next order   Grab your Bikini Diaries Honorary Tee to support the podcast Bikini Diaries Tee HERE     Na'iyma Chew Instagram:@Naiymafit Website: Naiymafit.com Email: Naiymafit@gmail.com Bikini Diaries Podcast Instagram: @bikinidiariespodcast STAGE READY BLUEPRINT Apply

Jennifer is 34 years old and a black belt in Krav Maga. She began competing in 2017. She received her pro card winning the overall at Jr. Nationals in 2019. What started off as getting into good shape led to her wanting to do a bikini competition. She quickly fell in love with the sport, Joined a team and took it to the next level.   In this episode, Jen shares the benefits she has gained working with a team and how Team Boss Bodies has changed her life. She also shares with us judges critiques and how she plans to work on them in her improvement season.   Her love for her husband is clear in her voice as she shares how they do life together. He is also a competitor, so they work together as a team to have successful preps and shows. Date night ideas?? Jen shares them all. Jennifer St. Peter Instagram: @ua_fitcouple LetsGetChecked trylgc.com/bikini use code Bikini20 for 20% off your test!   "Use the code, "Bikinidiaries" for 10% off your purchase at Angel Competition Bikinis and don't forget to order your free sample kit HERE!!! Bikini Stop Store: Merchandise on all things bikini ----->MyBikiniStop Join the Bikini Diaries Facebook Group Bikini Diaries The Highest Quality of competition tanning product protanusa.comUse code bikinidiaries for 20% of your next order   Shoe Fairy: Use code : BikiniDiaries https://shoefairyofficial.com   Check out My Affirmation: myaffirmationfitwear.com Inside of every legging is an affirmation Use Code: bikini diaries for 10% off your next order   Grab your Bikini Diaries Honorary Tee to support the podcast Bikini Diaries Tee HERE     Na'iyma Chew Instagram:@Naiymafit Website: Naiymafit.com Email: Naiymafit@gmail.com Bikini Diaries Podcast Instagram: @bikinidiariespodcast STAGE READY BLUEPRINT Apply

Emily Plajer is 26 years old. She lives in FT. Lauderdale, Florida and is a realtor. She began competing in 2013 after being inspired by her mother who also competed. She then became quickly burnt out and took 5 years away from the stage. In 2018, she became inspired again to give it another shot to go after her pro card so she began prep in 2019. After Covid 19 hit, she fell into a really dark pace where she fell off and stopped doing everything fitness related. After being inspired again by a close friend she decided to give it another shot. She and her coach worked extremely hard and accomplished what not many professionals have been able to accomplish in such a short amount of time. Tune in to hear the full story.   Emily Plajer Instagram : @emily_plajer   LetsGetChecked trylgc.com/bikini use code Bikini20 for 20% off your test!   "Use the code, "Bikinidiaries" for 10% off your purchase at Angel Competition Bikinis and don't forget to order your free sample kit HERE!!! Bikini Stop Store: Merchandise on all things bikini ----->MyBikiniStop Join the Bikini Diaries Facebook Group Bikini Diaries The Highest Quality of competition tanning product protanusa.comUse code bikinidiaries for 20% of your next order   Shoe Fairy: Use code : BikiniDiaries https://shoefairyofficial.com   Check out My Affirmation: myaffirmationfitwear.com Inside of every legging is an affirmation Use Code: bikini diaries for 10% off your next order   Grab your Bikini Diaries Honorary Tee to support the podcast Bikini Diaries Tee HERE     Na'iyma Thompson Instagram:@Naiymafit Website: Naiymafit.com Email: Naiymafit@gmail.com Bikini Diaries Podcast Instagram: @bikinidiariespodcast STAGE READY BLUEPRINT Apply  

In this episode we talk all about how much it cost to compete. So if you're thinking about competing and would like to know how much you may be spending, then this is an episode you are going to want to listen to. We also talk about in what ways you can save on show costs. Grab your Bikini Diaries Honorary Tee to support the podcast Bikini Diaries Tee HERE LetsGetChecked trylgc.com/bikini use code Bikini20 for 20% off your test!   "Use the code, "Bikinidiaries" for 10% off your purchase at Angel Competition Bikinis and don't forget to order your free sample kit HERE!!! Bikini Stop Store: Merchandise on all things bikini ----->MyBikiniStop Join the Bikini Diaries Facebook Group Bikini Diaries The Highest Quality of competition tanning product protanusa.comUse code bikinidiaries for 20% of your next order   Shoe Fairy: Use code : BikiniDiaries https://shoefairyofficial.com   Check out My Affirmation: myaffirmationfitwear.com Inside of every legging is an affirmation Use Code: bikini diaries for 10% off your next order Na'iyma Thompson Instagram:@Naiymafit Website: Naiymafit.com Email: Naiymafit@gmail.com Bikini Diaries Podcast Instagram: @bikinidiariespodcast STAGE READY BLUEPRINT Apply  

Kalene is 25 years old and lives in Houston Texas. She started competing in 2016 and received her pro card in 2019 at NPC Nationals. Kalene went pro after only two shows which is not common in the bodybuilding industry. She has a hunger for self fulfillment.   After her first year competing, she took 3 years off to live life. She began to realize that the life she was living wasn't a life she wanted so she came back to the stage. She had to let go of some relationships and completely change her mindset.    Her journey led her to manifestation and personal development. With manifestation Kalene uses the skill of speaking her goals into existence as if she has already achieved them so she can accomplish her goals. She goes into more detail of how she does this in the episode and how it has helped her in her career. Key Takeaways Take it as a lesson, not a loss No one changes unless they want to change Everyday is a learning opportunity Subconscious journal Picture yourself as the only one competing that day Don't lose yourself in the process Kalene Beeman Instagram:  @kalenenicole_ifbbpro   LetsGetChecked trylgc.com/bikini use code Bikini20 for 20% off your test! "Use the code, "Bikinidiaries" for 10% off your purchase at Angel Competition Bikinis and don't forget to order your free sample kit HERE!!! Bikini Stop Store: Merchandise on all things bikini ----->MyBikiniStop Join the Bikini Diaries Facebook Group Bikini Diaries The Highest Quality of competition tanning product protanusa.comUse code bikinidiaries for 20% of your next order   Shoe Fairy: Use code : BikiniDiaries https://shoefairyofficial.com   Check out My Affirmation: myaffirmationfitwear.com Inside of every legging is an affirmation Use Code: bikini diaries for 10% off your next order   Grab your Bikini Diaries Honorary Tee to support the podcast https://naiymafit.com/shop/ Use code: bikinidiaries for 20%off   Na'iyma Thompson Instagram:@Naiymafit Website: Naiymafit.com Email: Naiymafit@gmail.com Bikini Diaries Podcast Instagram: @bikinidiariespodcast STAGE READY BLUEPRINT Apply

In this episode I go over 8 helpful tools to help you have a successful Thanksgiving. Often times, the hardest thing to have is balance on Thanksgiving and a lot of food fear appears during this time. However,  this is where we learn the most about ourselves. Try these tools and let me know how they help you over the holiday ! Our sponsorship winner is also announced !! Please message us on our Instagram to redeem your prize! @bikinidiariespodcast LetsGetChecked trylgc.com/bikini use code Bikini20 for 20% off your test!   "Use the code, "Bikinidiaries" for 10% off your purchase at Angel Competition Bikinis and don't forget to order your free sample kit HERE!!! Bikini Stop Store: Merchandise on all things bikini ----->MyBikiniStop Join the Bikini Diaries Facebook Group Bikini Diaries The Highest Quality of competition tanning product protanusa.comUse code bikinidiaries for 20% of your next order   Shoe Fairy: Use code : BikiniDiaries https://shoefairyofficial.com   Check out My Affirmation: myaffirmationfitwear.com Inside of every legging is an affirmation Use Code: bikini diaries for 10% off your next order   Grab your Bikini Diaries Honorary Tee to support the podcast https://naiymafit.com/shop/ Use code: bikinidiaries for 20%off   Na'iyma Thompson Instagram:@Naiymafit Website: Naiymafit.com Email: Naiymafit@gmail.com Bikini Diaries Podcast Instagram: @bikinidiariespodcast STAGE READY BLUEPRINT Apply

The Bikini Diaries is giving away their very first sponsorship. Listen to find out how you can enter ! Maya is 26 years old and lives in San Francisco California. She is an account supervisor for a pharmaceutical agency. She started competing in 2018. She received her procard in Las Vegas of 2019.   Maya wasn’t a very confident person growing up. She wasn’t always in the best shape and it wasn’t until she was introduced to training and nutrition in college that her life really started to change. She instantly fell in love with bodybuilding and one year later received her pro card. Maya continues to struggle with self confidence today, but she shares how having self confidence changed her placement.   Her rookie season is every bikini girl’s fantasy. She competed in 10 shows with multiple second place placements which helped her to qualify for the 2020 Olympia   Furthermore, In this episode maya shares with us how amazing her coach is and what she has learned from her. On her journey to receiving her pro card Maya had an intense battle to bring a very balanced physique resulting in her eating up to 3000 calories just to fill out. Because of her resiliency she was able to accomplish this and so much more. Sit back, relax and enjoy the story of Maya Astabie Key Takeaways You are what you do, not what you say you’ll do People will remember how you make them feel It's hard to beat someone who never gives up Make your ations back up your ambitions There isn’t  perfect coach, but there's a perfect coach for you Interview your coach If you want to go fast go alone, if you want to go far, go together Take all your photos in natural lighting   Maya Astabie Instagram: @maya_ifbbpro   LetsGetChecked trylgc.com/bikini use code Bikini20 for 20% off your test!   "Use the code, "Bikinidiaries" for 10% off your purchase at Angel Competition Bikinis and don't forget to order your free sample kit HERE!!! Bikini Stop Store: Merchandise on all things bikini ----->MyBikiniStop Join the Bikini Diaries Facebook Group Bikini Diaries The Highest Quality of competition tanning product protanusa.comUse code bikinidiaries for 20% of your next order   Shoe Fairy: Use code : BikiniDiaries https://shoefairyofficial.com   Check out My Affirmation: myaffirmationfitwear.com Inside of every legging is an affirmation Use Code: bikini diaries for 10% off your next order   Grab your Bikini Diaries Honorary Tee to support the podcast https://naiymafit.com/shop/ Use code: bikinidiaries for 20%off   Na'iyma Thompson Instagram:@Naiymafit Website: Naiymafit.com Email: Naiymafit@gmail.com Bikini Diaries Podcast Instagram: @bikinidiariespodcast STAGE READY BLUEPRINT Apply

This podcast episode was highly requested and I truly believe this will help you to overcome your self doubt. Doing exercises like this will help you create awareness around whats holding you back and exactly what you can do to change your thinking to excel !   LetsGetChecked trylgc.com/bikini use code Bikini20 for 20% off your test!   "Use the code, "Bikinidiaries" for 10% off your purchase at Angel Competition Bikinis and don't forget to order your free sample kit HERE!!! Bikini Stop Store: Merchandise on all things bikini ----->MyBikiniStop Join the Bikini Diaries Facebook Group Bikini Diaries The Highest Quality of competition tanning product protanusa.comUse code bikinidiaries for 20% of your next order   Shoe Fairy: Use code : BikiniDiaries https://shoefairyofficial.com   Check out My Affirmation: myaffirmationfitwear.com Inside of every legging is an affirmation Use Code: bikini diaries for 10% off your next order   Grab your Bikini Diaries Honorary Tee to support the podcast https://naiymafit.com/shop/ Use code: bikinidiaries for 20%off   Na'iyma Thompson Instagram:@Naiymafit Website: Naiymafit.com Email: Naiymafit@gmail.com Bikini Diaries Podcast Instagram: @bikinidiariespodcast STAGE READY BLUEPRINT Apply

Marissa is 27 years old and lives in Clearwater, Florida. She has been competing for 4 years and received her pro card at Jr Nationals in Chicago. Marissa is a lifelong athlete and has such a drive that keeps her going. She fell in love with sports since she was a young girl and has been an athlete since she was 3 years old.   In the podcast she shares with us about how her childhood dreams took a turn and led her to the wonderful sport of bodybuilding. In doing so she was able to fulfill her dreams of becoming a professional athlete. For her first show she had to lose quite a bit of weight. 46 pounds. Marissa shares with us what caused her to put on the weight and how she was able to lose the weight and prepare for her show.   Marissa has a very strong mindset. In the episode she will share the tools and books she reads to build a stronger mindset and develop mental toughness. Key Takeaways Whether you think you can or you think you can’t, You're right Love to hate it, Hate to love it Sharing makes people feel like they are not alone Become a lifetime learner  Never compromise your own health and wellbeing  Have faith in your own ability Marissa Bell Instagram : @ifbbpro_marissabell LetsGetChecked trylgc.com/bikini use code Bikini20 for 20% off your test!   "Use the code, "Bikinidiaries" for 10% off your purchase at Angel Competition Bikinis and don't forget to order your free sample kit HERE!!! Bikini Stop Store: Merchandise on all things bikini ----->MyBikiniStop Join the Bikini Diaries Facebook Group Bikini Diaries The Highest Quality of competition tanning product protanusa.comUse code bikinidiaries for 20% of your next order   Shoe Fairy: Use code : BikiniDiaries https://shoefairyofficial.com   Check out My Affirmation: myaffirmationfitwear.com Inside of every legging is an affirmation Use Code: bikini diaries for 10% off your next order   Grab your Bikini Diaries Honorary Tee to support the podcast https://naiymafit.com/shop/ Use code: bikinidiaries for 20%off   Na'iyma Thompson Instagram:@Naiymafit Website: Naiymafit.com Email: Naiymafit@gmail.com Bikini Diaries Podcast Instagram: @bikinidiariespodcast STAGE READY BLUEPRINT Apply

Kaley is 31 from St. Louis Missouri. She is an event manager for a large hotel chain. Shes been competing since 2015 and received her pro card in 2019 at the NPC universe.   Growing up Kaley was severely bullied when she entered highschool. This time in her life was devastating, but Kaley overcame this. To her surprise bullying has returned, but in the sport. Kaley and I dive in to talk about bullying in not only her teen years but in recent events within the industry.   She also shares her journey to her pro card and her experience as a professional. She has developed significantly in the sport and has such a positive outlook on her growth. Does being obsessed in the sport help you or hinder you? Hear what Kaley has to say in this episode.   Furthermore, with the help of her coach and a very positive mindset she didn't let this year with covid stand in her way. Kaley shares all the obstacles she overcame this year.   Key Takeaways Confidence has no competition Focus on yourself and be confident in your strengths Lift everyone up Don’t beat yourself up Give yourself time Be certain and confident  Kaley Houdyshell @fit_4_peachass Podcast : Bikini Things LetsGetChecked trylgc.com/bikini use code Bikini20 for 20% off your test!   "Use the code, "Bikinidiaries" for 10% off your purchase at Angel Competition Bikinis and don't forget to order your free sample kit HERE!!! Bikini Stop Store: Merchandise on all things bikini ----->MyBikiniStop Join the Bikini Diaries Facebook Group Bikini Diaries The Highest Quality of competition tanning product protanusa.comUse code bikinidiaries for 20% of your next order   Shoe Fairy: Use code : BikiniDiaries https://shoefairyofficial.com   Check out My Affirmation: myaffirmationfitwear.com Inside of every legging is an affirmation Use Code: bikini diaries for 10% off your next order   Grab your Bikini Diaries Honorary Tee to support the podcast https://naiymafit.com/shop/ Use code: bikinidiaries for 20%off   Na'iyma Thompson Instagram:@Naiymafit Website: Naiymafit.com Email: Naiymafit@gmail.com Bikini Diaries Podcast Instagram: @bikinidiariespodcast STAGE READY BLUEPRINT Apply

Turning Pro At My First Nationals at 40 Belinda is from Arizona, she is 42 years old and is a program manager for a utility company. Belinda made it to pro status very quickly. She turned pro in her first national show, North Americans, which is very rare to do.    In this episode Belinda shares her journey to obtaining her pro card and the methods her and her coach used that worked. This year in 2020 was a whirlwind. Belinda prepped without a gym, using a set of dumbbells and coming out of a shoulder injury. However, she didn't let the limitations of covid hold her back to beating her last package.   Find out how she placed in her last show and what her goals are going forward in the IFBB. Belinda is a good example that age is truly just a number, as she continues to thrive on stage in her 40s living her dreams.    Key Takeaways: -NO PAIN, NO GAIN -Try to get in front of the national judges -Trust the process -Never let anything stand in your way -Count your blessings -Be prepared to take time Belinda Rivera Instagram: @buzybel_ifbbpro LetsGetChecked trylgc.com/bikini use code Bikini20 for 20% off your test!   "Use the code, "Bikinidiaries" for 10% off your purchase at Angel Competition Bikinis and don't forget to order your free sample kit HERE!!! Bikini Stop Store: Merchandise on all things bikini ----->MyBikiniStop Join the Bikini Diaries Facebook Group Bikini Diaries The Highest Quality of competition tanning product protanusa.comUse code bikinidiaries for 20% of your next order   Shoe Fairy: Use code : BikiniDiaries https://shoefairyofficial.com   Check out My Affirmation: myaffirmationfitwear.com Inside of every legging is an affirmation Use Code: bikini diaries for 10% off your next order   Grab your Bikini Diaries Honorary Tee to support the podcast https://naiymafit.com/shop/ Use code: bikinidiaries for 20%off   Na'iyma Thompson Instagram:@Naiymafit Website: Naiymafit.com Email: Naiymafit@gmail.com Bikini Diaries Podcast Instagram: @bikinidiariespodcast STAGE READY BLUEPRINT Apply

Ashlyn Brown is originally from Texas and currently lives in Arizona with her husband. She is 28 years old and is a coach with FitBody Fusion. She has been competing since 2015 and received her procard in 2018 in Miami Nationals. After taking a year off, she  began her pro season in August of 2019.   Her husband played a huge role in Ashlyn’s start to competing. He taught her a lot about the sport, nutrition, and training. In this episode Ashlyn shares what she learned from him and gives great information on how she trains in the gym to get effective results. She shares with us her top pro secrets to keeping a tight core and building muscle.   Furthermore, Ashlyn shares with us her experience over quarantine and how she was able to prep during these unexpected times. Her hard work definitely paid off, because she is officially qualified for the Olympia 2020. Tune in to hear her story of how she was able to make her dreams a reality. Key Takeaways Engage your muscles Practice Proper form, this may require you to drop the weight Stay consistent  Waist Training helps with mind and muscle connection to keep those abs tight which benefits you while you are posing. Do more research If you have an unhealthy relationship with food, start with focusing on finding a regimen before deciding to compete. Ashlyn Brown Instagram : @ab_bikinifit Podcast: Center Stage LetsGetChecked trylgc.com/bikini use code Bikin20 for 20% off your test!   "Use the code, "Bikinidiaries" for 10% off your purchase at Angel Competition Bikinis and don't forget to order your free sample kit HERE!!! Bikini Stop Store: Merchandise on all things bikini ----->MyBikiniStop Join the Bikini Diaries Facebook Group Bikini Diaries The Highest Quality of competition tanning product protanusa.comUse code bikinidiaries for 20% of your next order   Shoe Fairy: Use code : BikiniDiaries https://shoefairyofficial.com   Check out My Affirmation: myaffirmationfitwear.com Inside of every legging is an affirmation Use Code: bikini diaries for 10% off your next order   Grab your Bikini Diaries Honorary Tee to support the podcast https://naiymafit.com/shop/ Use code: bikinidiaries for 20%off   Na'iyma Chew Instagram:@Naiymafit Website: Naiymafit.com Email: Naiymafit@gmail.com Bikini Diaries Podcast Instagram: @bikinidiariespodcast

Liana Martinez is 29 years old. Her and her fiance own two health clubs in New Jersey. She also does online training and is a clothing brand owner. Growing up Liana played basketball, cross country, and softball. She has been competing for 6 years and has so much to share about how she evolved in the sport. She actually coached herself through most of her journey. Liana says "I've had two coaches. I took what I learned and continued to grow after that doing it myself" Her husband was a huge inspiration and mentor during her growth. Liana coached herself to getting her pro card and is now coaching herself in the pro circuit. She shares about how she tracks progress and makes changes to her nutrition and training. She also shares with us about he 2020 year, chasing points to make it the Olympia.   Key Takeaways Never feel like you should be ahead or youre falling behind, everything comes right on time. Throw away the scale You don’t need anybody but yourself When you have a coach, you listen, you learn, and you ask questions Save your meal plans Sometimes when you switch things up, the judges forget who you are You're the only one who is holding you back from anything you want to accomplish Liana Martinez Instagram: @ifbbpro_miniboss Website: lianamartinez.com  Become a patron: https://www.patreon.com/bikinidiaries   LetsGetChecked trylgc.com/bikini use code Bikin20 for 20% off your test!   "Use the code, "Bikinidiaries" for 10% off your purchase at Angel Competition Bikinis and don't forget to order your free sample kit  HERE!!! Bikini Stop Store: Merchandise on all things bikini ----->MyBikiniStop Join the Bikini Diaries Facebook Group Bikini Diaries The Highest Quality of competition tanning product protanusa.comUse code bikinidiaries for 20% of your next order   Shoe Fairy: Use code : BikiniDiaries https://shoefairyofficial.com    Check out My Affirmation: myaffirmationfitwear.com Inside of every legging is an affirmation Use Code: bikini diaries for 10% off your next order   Grab your Bikini Diaries Honorary Tee to support the podcast https://naiymafit.com/shop/ Use code: bikinidiaries for 20%off   Na'iyma Thompson Instagram: @Naiymafit Website:  Naiymafit.com Email: Naiymafit@gmail.com Bikini Diaries Podcast Instagram: @bikinidiariespodcast